Scene at the National Assembly's 7th session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheNational Assembly will examine three bills during May 24, which are the draftrevised Law on Tax Management, the draft law on adjustments and supplements toa number of articles of the laws on the organisation of the Government andlocal administrations, and the draft law on adjustments and supplements to anumber of articles of the laws on cadres, civil servants and public employees.
In the morning, a report on therevisions of the draft revised Law on Tax Management based on earlier NAdebates will be presented to the lawmakers, who will then discuss the newdraft.
The draft law submitted to theNA this time comprises 17 chapters and 151 articles. The revisions coverprinciples in tax management, banned activities, electronic transactions, riskmanagement, the application of electronic receipts and deeds, among others.
In the afternoon, the draft lawon amendment and supplement to a number of articles of the laws on theorganisation of the Government and local administrations along with a report onthe verification of this draft law will be presented at the NA. The draft lawon adjustments and supplements to a number of articles of the laws on cadres, civilservants and public employees will also be delivered to lawmakers.
NA deputies will then proceed todiscuss the two draft laws in groups.
The draft law on amendment andsupplement to a number of articles of the laws on the organisation of theGovernment and local administrations aims to amend and supplement 5 articles ofthe law on the organisation of the government and 28 articles of the law on theorganisation of local administrations.
Meanwhile, the draft law on adjustments andsupplements to a number of articles of the laws on cadres, civil servants and publicemployees will amend 17 articles and clauses and revoke three clauses andpoints of the law on cadres and civil servants, along with amending 7 articlesand clauses of the law on public employees. -VNA
Lawmakers will work in groups discussing the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2018 and early 2019, and the State budget balance in 2017, during the seventh meeting of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 22 morning.
On the third working day of the 14th National Assembly’s 7th session, lawmakers discussed in groups the Government’s supplementary reports on the implementation of socio-economic development plans and State budget in 2018 and the first months of 2019 in the morning.
The draft revised bills on alcohol harm prevention, audit and libraries will top the agenda at the ongoing 14th National Assembly (NA)’s seventh session on May 23.
The programme of the National Assembly on May 23, the 4th working day of the 7th session, focused on the three bills on alcohol harm prevention, revisions to a number of articles of the Law on State Audit, and libraries.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Scene at the National Assembly's 7th session (Photo: VNA) 
